Kuruba Man 1873

"Kuruba Man" is a portrait photograph taken by James Wilkinson Breeks in 1873. The image depicts a man from the Kuruba tribe, a tribal group from the southern Deccan Plateau of India. Breeks was an English clergyman and anthropologist, and he was interested in documenting the people and cultures of India. His photograph is a valuable record of the appearance of a Kuruba man in the 19th century. The photograph captures the man’s distinctive facial features and his traditional dress, offering a glimpse into the cultural diversity of India. The photograph, currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, provides a historical perspective on the Kuruba tribe and the anthropological interests of the 19th century.